Kohler Courage SV710-740 Service Manual page 30

Clean the paper element annually or every 25 hours,
or replace if necessary. Replace the paper element
annually or every 100 hours of operation (more often
under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). See Figure
4-1, and follow these steps:
1. Open the door on the blower housing to access
the air cleaner element. See Figures 4-1 and 4-2.
2. Unhook the latch and remove the air cleaner
element and precleaner (if equipped). See Figure
4-2.
3. Remove the precleaner (if so equipped) from
the paper element. Service the precleaner as
described in Precleaner Service.
Whenever the air cleaner cover door is opened, and/or
the paper element or precleaner is serviced, check the
following:
Air Cleaner Element - Make sure the element is not
bent or damaged. Check that the element is properly
secured and the latch is not damaged or missing.
Air Cleaner Base - Make sure the base is secured
tightly to the carburetor and not cracked or damaged.
4. Gently tap the air cleaner element to dislodge
dirt. Do not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element with
a genuine Kohler element. Handle new elements
carefully; do not use if the sealing surface is bent
or damaged.
5. Clean the air cleaner base as required and check
condition.
6. Reinstall the precleaner (if equipped), over the
paper air cleaner element and install on the base.
Secure with the latch.
7. Close and latch the door.
Breather Hose - Make sure the hose is attached to the
air cleaner base and the breather reed cover.
NOTE: Damaged, worn or loose air cleaner
components can allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear and failure.
Tighten or replace all loose or damaged
components.